The dogs were barkin’
The children cryin’
Walkin’ through the back door
I can smell the chicken fryin’
(might have) ran a couple red lights
Along the way
But it’s good to be home
My favorite part of the day

I don’t mind workin’
I have workin’ in my blood
My clothes get pretty dirty
And my boots are caked with mud
But I would not trade
For all the money on earth
‘cause I’m livin’ in heaven
I can’t tell you what that’s worth

We might all have different views
In this vast and varied land
Different cultures, different attitudes
I’m doin’ the best I can
Sometimes I get all riled up
I gotta take stand
But I have to admit at the end of the day
Life is grand

There are flowers in the garden
Like you wouldn’t believe
Deer out in the backyard
Wander in through the trees
Birds change with the seasons
I can hear them sing
Sittin’ with my sweetheart
On the front porch swing

Friends come by
When they’ve got some time to kill
I’ll fix a couple burgers
On the backyard grill
No, I wouldn’t change a thing
I’m a fortunate man
Could not have planned it any better
(listen to me) life is grand

We might all have different views
In this vast and varied land
Different cultures, different attitudes
I’m doin’ the best I can
Sometimes I get all riled up
I gotta take stand
But I have to admit at the end of the day
Life is grand